Spirit Lake Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Spirit Lake get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Spirit Lake in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Spirit Lake averages 41.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Spirit Lake (3 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (9.5 in). A typical winter brings about 13.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.5 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Spirit Lake get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Spirit Lake in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Spirit Lake snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Spirit Lake yet this season.
Average snowfall in Spirit Lake
That is more snow than 57% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Spirit Lake (NOAA USC00137859), elevation 433 m, 3 km from Spirit Lake. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Spirit Lake
- Estherville 41.5″/yr
- Spencer 43.3″/yr
- Sheldon 40.8″/yr
- Storm Lake 36.4″/yr
- Forest City 44.4″/yr
- Garner 44.4″/yr
- Fort Dodge 39.0″/yr
- Clear Lake 44.4″/yr
- Sioux City 36.0″/yr
- Mason City 44.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Spirit Lake today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Spirit Lake from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Spirit Lake get a year?
On average 41.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Spirit Lake.
What is the snowiest month in Spirit Lake?
Jan, with an average of 9.5 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.